squats

Went for a run on Tuesday evening after a bit of time off, had a niggle whilst out, but thought nothing of it, woke up following day with Medial Knee Pain, freeze sprays and NSAIDS help however, but for my sanity can someone clarify if it is easy to obtain bone bruising or a MCL sprain/tear or...

I work out in a home gym that for the most part has everything I need (trap bar, kettlebells, pullup bar, rings, sandbags). I am looking to target my legs a little bit more (quads specifically) to put on some mass and strength. Lately, my training has revolved much around single leg stuff...

Hello all, I've been doing the Bryce Lane 50/20 workout (For those interested) for awhile now. Using a sandbag, I do clean and presses as well as zercher squats (each exercise twice a week). I've recently learned about another squat variation called the kang squat (Described here). Its...

Hi, I'm a relatively novice lifter who is getting back into weights after a lower back injury. I started the StrongFirst Barbell Fundamentals course and am trying to focus on technique above everything else, so would value any feedback on my lifting technique. A link to a video from my last set...

I’ve seen this discussed briefly in the past on dan johns forum but I haven’t seen it addressed much on this forum. I’d be interested to know from those that have used easy strength if they found it to be the easiest way to increase the squat or if it failed to work for squat strength like...

Hello everyone, Can I get a Squat form check please? I am able to see three problems (please tell me if you see something else). (1) Sometimes my squats feel incredibly hard, and when this happens, I don't reach full depth for some of my reps. Today (Dec 13, 2020) I lifted 220 lbs for 3s x 5r...

Good day to you sirs, Right below obliques, on the hipbones, i get this slight bruising after squats, I used to blame this on the belt (Source of great discomfort, but I'm used to it at this point), and just ignored it, but yesterday I forgot my belt, so I went raw and the same thing happened...

Hey, folks! I need insights on the correct way to place my grip for the squat as my triceps/biceps (both arms) hurt when I go for a sub 75-80% or above squat. It's been an ongoing issue for some time now. I've had a couple of dozen PT sessions for the same but the pain resurfaces each time I...

What would people recommend for a double front squat goal? For example the press has the goal of 5 ladders x 1-5 in rite of passage, the swing and snatch have the 100 reps in 5 min goal. If I were to train front squats (asymmetrical or with even bells) as a main lift, what would be a good...

I did double kettlebell squats and double kettlebell presses, and I felt like I got hit by a bus on my 3rd set of 5 reps. Why are double kettlebell lifts so taxing? Even compared to a barbell, double kettlebells are taxing like hell. Why does it burn out my system so much?

Hi all!!! Small intro: 37 years old, 160lbs SFL certified, former USA (Metro) boxing boxer @ 135lbs and 147lbs (53-13-1), FMS and USATF certified, CSCS in the works, Currently a marathoner 8 months yearly, the other 4-5 months powerlifter Recent injuries: About 6 months ago I tweaked my back...

Hello. I hope someone can assist because I really do not know where to go next? I have been following a full body routine for 4 months now & I have had really bad issue with my form for the Low Bar Back squat. When I first started I was very weak & could only manage the bar & now I am still at...

Although I don’t suffer from any serious knee injury, I expercience some mild knee aches occasionally and I want to fix that. I did some research and I would like to find out which of these movements are safe and which are not: 1. Steve Maxwell recommends a wall squat and wall sit variations...

Is doing squats alone (no deadlifts or swings) going to cause any structural/postural imbalances? I have to skip those because of spinal issues and I'm wondering if it's gonna cause problems by not working the hamstrings enough and overdeveloping the quads.